Where to Shop
Jeddah is a vibrant city that has many different things to offer and please its different visitors. Being the second-largest city of modern Middle Eastern metropolis, it offers world-class shopping options in the area. If you are here for shopping, you should buy some authentic Arabic specialities and take back some great memoirs with you.
From luxurious shopping in malls to traditional and local shopping of markets and street shops, Jeddah has it all for the shopping enthusiasts.
Travel Desk
For more information about the local restaurants and cafes, feel free to contact us at:
e-mail: jeddah@landmarkhotels.com
Telephone: +966 12 654 0440
Boulevard
- Bab Shareef
- Jarir Mall
- Stars Avenue Mall
- Hera’ International Mall
- Raheed Bride Jeddah Mall
- Space Mall
- Star Markets Sultan Mall
- Flamingo Park
- Jeddah International Shopping Center
- Andalus Mall
- Herra Plaza Center
- Hyper Panda
- Al Sawary Mall
- Tahlia Roshana Center
- Serafi Mega Mall
- Oasis Mall
- haifaa Mall
- Al Salam Mall
- Mall of Arabia
- Aziz Mall
Darat Safeya Bizagr
Souks
- Souk Al Alawi
- Souk Al Badu
- Souk Al Samak
Souk Al Saghah
Markets
- Bab Makkah
- Bedouin market
Weather
The weather is mostly warm and hot here, with long summers and not so cold winters. Jeddah features a tropical arid climate. July is the hottest month here, but also the best time to swim in the sea with an average temperature of 32°C (90°F) and the coldest is January at 23°C (73°F). Rainfall is sparse here and usually occurs in November and December. Thunderstorms are common in winter and dust storms mostly happen in summers.
Local Language
The official language of the UAE is Arabic. However, in Jeddah region the distinctive speech pattern is called the Hejazi dialect, it is among the most recognizable accents within the Arabic language. Plus, English is widely spoken here, and most shops, hotels and commercial businesses deal with their clients in English.
Car Rental
The hot climate makes car rentals and hiring very popular in this area. You can hire the car and explore the city if you have your passport and a valid international driving license or a temporary local license for car rental.
- SixT
- Al Wefaq Rent A Car
- Enterprise
- Budget
- Avis
Getting Around
Buses: Local buses also operate here and can be used as a mode of transportation to make things more budget-friendly.
Taxis: Taxis are the most popular and convenient way of travelling in this city and seeing things around. Some good taxi companies are Careem, Mondo Ride, TaxiPixi and Uber. You can download their apps and reserve as well as pay for these taxis through the apps. Here you can choose the type of car you wish to ride. Taxi fares are reasonable in this area. You can even hail a local cab on the streets here. Taxi drivers are legally required to have and abide by to go by meter.
Car Rentals: You can hire a car here with a valid passport and international driving license. Women are not allowed to drive in Saudi Arabia.
Jeddah Metro: Under construction and expected to operate by 2020.